Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for both obesity and type 2 diabetes, offering substantial benefits in terms of weight loss, metabolic status, and quality of life. In people with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery can reverse complications and improve end-organ health, including pancreatic, renal, retinal, peripheral ...
Researchers at European Molecular Biology Laboratory identify microglia cells as major players in brain wiring and behavior. Mice with fewer microglia display weaker connections between neurons and repetitive behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Two new studies have found that genetically modified, insect-resistant crops have no negative effects on beneficial insect predators or a beneficial, entomopathogenic nematode. The research demonstrated that Bt proteins used in corn and cotton crops do not harm two important insect predators that help suppress pest populations.
Melbourne scientists found that the immune system eliminates potentially cancerous immune B cells on a daily basis. This discovery could lead to an early-warning test identifying patients at high risk of developing B-cell lymphomas.
Researchers decoded the flatfish genome, providing insights into ZW sex chromosome evolution and benthic adaptation. The study also uncovered epigenetic mechanisms underlying temperature-dependent sexual reversal and trans-generational inheritance of such phenomena.
A randomized controlled study found significant decreases in perceived stress, emotional exhaustion, and depressive symptoms among teachers practicing Transcendental Meditation. The four-month study included 40 teachers and support staff, with high compliance rates.
The UEA project aims to understand the chemical exchanges between ocean, sea ice, snow, and atmosphere in polar regions. It will use a unique sea ice chamber and computer models to predict the effect of global warming on Arctic ice melt.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have developed a non-invasive chemical probe that can detect Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the body, potentially leading to quicker and more accurate diagnoses. The probe uses the bacteria's propensity to cleave DNA, allowing doctors to pinpoint its location and detect infections sooner.
A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin C and E supplements can blunt the improvement of muscular endurance through cellular adaptions. The study found that markers for muscle mitochondria production increased only in the group without supplements.
Scientists have developed a new DNA-based, super-resolution microscopy method called Exchange-PAINT that can visualize up to dozens of different biomolecules at once in a single cell. This allows for a more accurate understanding of complex cellular functions and potential new ways to diagnose disease.
A new study from South Africa reveals that genetically modified maize has a comparable diversity of insects to conventional crops. The research collected over 8,700 arthropod individuals and found no significant differences in abundance or diversity across different functional groups.
A protein called Lis1 regulates asymmetric division of hematopoietic stem cells, ensuring proper blood cell generation. Deleting Lis1 from mouse stem cells accelerates differentiation, leading to a bloodless mouse. The finding has implications for cancer treatment, as cancer stem cells also rely on Lis1.
A study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization suggests that governments can slow and reverse the growing obesity epidemic by regulating fast food consumption. The study found that countries with stricter market regulations had lower increases in fast food transactions per capita, indicating a potential link between...
The New York Botanical Garden is launching a program to conserve the Brazilian Amazon forest, part of the world's largest intact forest. The four initiatives will improve forestry practices, train workers to identify tree species, develop sustainable management protocols, and contribute baseline knowledge.
Stanford researchers have solved a riddle about the inner workings of the brain, revealing a previously unknown process that helps two brain regions cooperate when joint action is required. The study used a new approach to analyze large numbers of neurons and discovered that different regions of the brain keep results localized or broa...